tents

Each of our tents has its own unique characteristics. We are fortunate to have a diverse range of marquees, all of which are great quality, and all of which are suitable for a range of events.

Most of our tents and marquees are what are called ‘pole tents’ or ‘pole marquees’, in that they are based on a wooden pole frame with traditional guy ropes, a canvas roof and walls (window walls are available on many tents). We take great care of all our tents, and always ensure that our linings are immaculate for each event.

Don’t worry if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for. We regularly add to our stock and we would be more than happy to discuss your needs and, where possible, source something a little more bespoke.

Testimonials

EdinburghI just wanted to write and thank you and your team for the excellent service you gave us for Charlie’s wedding in Edinburgh on the 2nd June. The tent was beautiful, so original. However, what impressed us most was your professional and efficient attitude. It made the lead up to the wedding so enjoyable. We knew we did not need to worry about anything to do with the tent – how I wish we had known about you for our daughter’s wedding in 2005 when we had a very different experience with a ten…

Edinburgh

Hebden BridgeThanks again for all your help with the event. The marquee was fabulous and we were so impressed with your professional approach despite having to work under such challenging conditions. We have had some lovely comments from our guests about the day and the reception venue in particular, which definitely lived up to expectations. Thanks for taking the stress out of the event and we had a wonderful day!
Celebration in Hebden

Hebden Bridge

North FerribyThank you so much for all your hard work at the weekend, the marquees were amazing and your staff were so professional, everyone had a great time. Thanks again.
Spring Celebrations with Shades

North Ferriby

Summer 2017 Wedding

Dear Paul,

I just wanted to write to you directly to say a huge (and slightly belated) thank-you for all that the Shades team did to make our wedding day just brilliant!

So many people remarked on the stunning structures and, as you so rightly said, they worked so well in that setting – we were thrilled. The Shades team were discreet, extremely professional, very hard-working and also lovely blokes! In addition, I really appreciated your guidance on the interior, lighting etc which was all ban…

Summer 2017 Wedding

BirstwithJust a note to say thanks – the parasols are just fabulous and were much admired. I am sure the photos will be amazing. The sun did us proud!
Summer Party

Birstwith

LintonI just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for all the work that went into providing us with a ‘leaf-free’ Raj tent for our wedding weekend. We thought it looked fantastic and it certainly came in handy over both days providing our guests with some much-needed shade (who would have thought it!).
Really appreciate all the extra attention that was paid with putting up and taking down the side-walls to ensure it stayed pristine so thank you once again
Raj Tent Wedding

Linton

Wedding at Bothal Castle, May 2017Paul supplied the beautiful Aurora tent for our wedding in May. His team were excellent and helped us decorate the tent exactly how we wanted it. Paul replied promptly to my endless emails, being regularly flexible and providing lots of advice to help reduce my stress levels in the build up to the big day. Even with the sides down the tent is so bright and you really feel like your spending the day outside which was exactly what we wanted. We cannot recommend Paul and his team enough.

Wedding at Bothal Castle, May 2017

AbingdonThank you so much for your brilliant efficiency setting up and running our stunning tent. You really made the logistics of quite a complicated event remarkably easy as nothing seemed to be too much trouble or insurmountable as far as you were concerned. I am very grateful for you being so calm, professional and flexible. We thought the tent looked absolutely stunning and everyone commented on how beautiful it looked. I thought all your guys were wonderfully personable and a joy to have aro…

Abingdon

Wedding on the banks of Loch Lomond

Hi Paul,

I’m sorry we didn’t make it over to Portnellen in time to catch you last Sunday but we just wanted to say a massive Thank You!
The marquee was absolutely amazing. I knew I wanted a sail cloth tent from the beginning and I’m so glad I searched and searched to find one close enough to us because it was so spectacular. It was better in real life than in the photos and that’s saying something! It really came into its own in the evening when it was lit up so beautifully.
Even though t…